The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 23,800

€ 26,800

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 0.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.9
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.2
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.34 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft